The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI (13 - 15) vs. BMW 123d (07 - 12)
€ 18,600

€ 32,100

€ 18,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI is 2.6 inches longer, 1.7 inches narrower and 1.5 inches taller than the BMW 123d.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
BMW 123d
57.4
67.2
76.4
55.9
68.8
76.1
67.2 in
Width
68.8 in
76.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
57.4 in
Height
55.9 in
102.4
169.4
104.7
166.9
169.4 in
Length
166.9 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
BMW 123d
2778 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
3836 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb

Weight Difference:
496 lb
15.15 %

General
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
BMW 123d
NH
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
BMW 123d
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 4400 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
104 hp
201 hp
BMW 123d
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 123d
Performance
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
BMW 123d
118 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 123d
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26.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.29 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
26.71 lb/hp
16.29 lb/hp
BMW 123d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
BMW 123d
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
53 mpg
46 mpg
BMW 123d
42 mpg
city
37 mpg
64 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
777 mi
Range
621 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
777 mi
621 mi
BMW 123d
Environmental Impact
90.4 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
104.9 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
90.4 kWh
104.9 kWh
BMW 123d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
BMW 123d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft








39.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft